2 Kings 11:16 nasb — So they seized her, and when she arrived at the horses' entrance of the king's house, she was put to death there.

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"So they seized her, and when she arrived at the horses' entrance of the king's house, she was put to death there."

— 2 Kings 11:16, NASB

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2 Kings 11 — Context

13

When Athaliah heard the noise of the guard and of the people, she came to the people in the house of the LORD.

14

She looked and behold, the king was standing by the pillar, according to the custom, with the captains and the trumpeters beside the king; and all the people of the land rejoiced and blew trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and cried, "Treason! Treason!"

15

And Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of hundreds who were appointed over the army and said to them, "Bring her out between the ranks, and whoever follows her put to death with the sword." For the priest said, "Let her not be put to death in the house of the LORD."

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So they seized her, and when she arrived at the horses' entrance of the king's house, she was put to death there.

17

Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they would be the LORD'S people, also between the king and the people.

18

All the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and tore it down; his altars and his images they broke in pieces thoroughly, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.

19

He took the captains of hundreds and the Carites and the guards and all the people of the land; and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guards to the king's house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.

2 Kings 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 11:16 say?
2 Kings 11:16 in the NASB reads: “So they seized her, and when she arrived at the horses' entrance of the king's house, she was put to death there.”
Where is 2 Kings 11:16 in the Bible?
2 Kings 11:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 11, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 11:16.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 11:16 in?
2 Kings 11:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 11:16?
2 Kings 11:16 reads (NASB): “So they seized her, and when she arrived at the horses' entrance of the king's house, she was put to death there.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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